Location & Surroundings
Hēlgal is a settlement in Kunar, Afghanistan, at 1,342 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Asmar, 17 km to the south. The national capital Kabul is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Saidu Sharif Airport, about 105 km away.
Also known as: هيلگل · Khel’gal’ · هېلگل
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
35° 11' 4" N, 71° 19' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1342 m
- Timezone Asia/Kabul
- Time Shift GMT 4.5 (DST 4.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Afghani (AFN)
- Phone Prefix +93
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:57
- Sunrise 05:38
- Sunset 17:29
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
fa
هيلگل
ru
Khel’gal’
Weather in Helgal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Helgal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
17.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.6 | 2.5 | 174 | 47 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 12.2 | 1.3 | 345 | 63 | 1,021.4 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 0 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.2 | 2.7 | 329 | 55 | 1,020.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.7 | 131 | 30 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 342.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 2.3 | 186 | 42 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.2 | 2.0 | 318 | 47 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 12.9 | 3.3 | 326 | 34 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 133 | 20 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 349.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.3 | 2.4 | 172 | 38 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.2 | 1.2 | 321 | 49 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.7 | 2.8 | 322 | 41 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 2.8 | 165 | 32 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 336.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.1 | 2.8 | 169 | 42 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Helgal?
Now 17.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 11.2 to 20.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Helgal today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Helgal?
Local time is 01:57. Time zone: Asia/Kabul (UTC+04:30).
What type of place is Helgal?
Helgal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Helgal?
DEM 1,342 m.
Where is Helgal located?
It is at 35.18442, 71.32224 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Helgal in?
It is in Afghanistan.